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Mrs. & Mr. Callister, from Iron Elephant, pedal off to Burning Man.
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Diver: Callister Crew Iron Elephant Tattoo
Interesting Facts: Chris and Jackie cover each other’s wagons on a daily basis
Interesting Facts: Chris and Jackie cover each other’s wagons on a daily basis
Dear Diver-
A co-worker of mine just got canned for being unable to make it to his 6AM shift on time because of the snow. I know when you work in Durango you are expected to arrive early in your Subaru Legacy or 25+ year old Toyota Tercel, but who in the heck fires someone during the holidays? Doesn’t this go a step beyond coal in the stocking?
– Sincerely, Grinched...
A co-worker of mine just got canned for being unable to make it to his 6AM shift on time because of the snow. I know when you work in Durango you are expected to arrive early in your Subaru Legacy or 25+ year old Toyota Tercel, but who in the heck fires someone during the holidays? Doesn’t this go a step beyond coal in the stocking?
– Sincerely, Grinched...
Dear Your Heart will Grow Three Sizes Soon,
This one time at Burning Man, we wanted to go to naked yoga, which started at 10 a.m. sharp! Now as far as we know, time doesn’t matter when you’re on the playa, but apparently to yogi Bendya it does! After arriving 10 minutes late in nothing more then our birthday suits, we found ourselves ushered to the outskirts of center camp. And had to shamefully downward our own dog. So what’s the lesson? Time does matter and promptness is polite. Tell your friend that for every snowstorm one should be prepared so that the early bird can get “the worm.”
– Sincerely, the Divers
This one time at Burning Man, we wanted to go to naked yoga, which started at 10 a.m. sharp! Now as far as we know, time doesn’t matter when you’re on the playa, but apparently to yogi Bendya it does! After arriving 10 minutes late in nothing more then our birthday suits, we found ourselves ushered to the outskirts of center camp. And had to shamefully downward our own dog. So what’s the lesson? Time does matter and promptness is polite. Tell your friend that for every snowstorm one should be prepared so that the early bird can get “the worm.”
– Sincerely, the Divers
Dear Diver,
Now that the holidays are over, I am seriously considering a ride on the wagon for a few weeks, maybe even until Snowdown. However, what little will power I ever had has flown out the window. What tips does the diver have for staying on the sober and narrow?
– Rock Bottom
Now that the holidays are over, I am seriously considering a ride on the wagon for a few weeks, maybe even until Snowdown. However, what little will power I ever had has flown out the window. What tips does the diver have for staying on the sober and narrow?
– Rock Bottom
Dear Rock Bottom,
Does that wagon have a full mini bar on it? If so, definitely get on! Snowdown is around the corner, and let’s be realistic... why stop now? This is Durango! It’s what we do! I suggest you put your selfish needs of sobriety on the back burner, so you can support the community that you willingly chose as your own. This one time at Burning Man, we were sober for five grueling hours, and it totally sucked. Do yourself a favor and embrace the circus-filled bubble known as Durango.
– Bottoms up, the Divers
Does that wagon have a full mini bar on it? If so, definitely get on! Snowdown is around the corner, and let’s be realistic... why stop now? This is Durango! It’s what we do! I suggest you put your selfish needs of sobriety on the back burner, so you can support the community that you willingly chose as your own. This one time at Burning Man, we were sober for five grueling hours, and it totally sucked. Do yourself a favor and embrace the circus-filled bubble known as Durango.
– Bottoms up, the Divers
Dear Diver,
I am currently looking for a place to live and having a hard time deciding between paying more to live in town or saving some dough and living a few miles out. Is it really that big of a deal to have to drive a few extra miles to get to the action? Or do I run the risk of becoming a reclusive homebody?
– Suburban Bob
I am currently looking for a place to live and having a hard time deciding between paying more to live in town or saving some dough and living a few miles out. Is it really that big of a deal to have to drive a few extra miles to get to the action? Or do I run the risk of becoming a reclusive homebody?
– Suburban Bob
Dear Bob ( B.o.b. is this you?)
This one time at Burning Man, we found ourselves camping a couple of blocks farther back than we had before. Sven, our “campmate,” complained of the misfortune of our location and how we might lose so much of the convenience, action and energy being so far out. Little did he know that close proximity to centralized location is good, but high traffic areas can add another element of question and concern. A few hours later, Sven arrived back to camp and thanked us for the spot we chose, I asked him “why the sudden change of heart?” And he replied:
“People are people
and that’s what we are
to find a great place
you don’t have to go far,
the foundation you lay
may slowly be grown
into the place you find
that you call your home.”
Bob, you are going to be fine wherever you choose to live!
– Sincerely, the Divers
This one time at Burning Man, we found ourselves camping a couple of blocks farther back than we had before. Sven, our “campmate,” complained of the misfortune of our location and how we might lose so much of the convenience, action and energy being so far out. Little did he know that close proximity to centralized location is good, but high traffic areas can add another element of question and concern. A few hours later, Sven arrived back to camp and thanked us for the spot we chose, I asked him “why the sudden change of heart?” And he replied:
“People are people
and that’s what we are
to find a great place
you don’t have to go far,
the foundation you lay
may slowly be grown
into the place you find
that you call your home.”
Bob, you are going to be fine wherever you choose to live!
– Sincerely, the Divers
In a sticky situation?
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- 1309 E. Third Ave., Room 25 Durango, CO, 81301
- fax (970) 259-0488
- telegraph@durangotelegraph.com
- 1309 E. Third Ave., Room 25 Durango, CO, 81301
- fax (970) 259-0488
- telegraph@durangotelegraph.com
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